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CALLITHUMPIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does callithumpian mean?
• CALLITHUMPIAN (adjective)
The adjective CALLITHUMPIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to a callithump
Familiarity information: CALLITHUMPIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to a callithump
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
callithump (a noisy boisterous parade)
Derivation:
callithump (a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple)
callithump (a noisy boisterous parade)
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